The Shaft of a Long Bone Is The

question 138

Multiple Choice

The shaft of a long bone is the:

• A) diaphysis.
• B) epiphysis.
• C) metaphysis.
• D) matrix.

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Definitions:

Progesterone

A hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy.

Estrogen

A collection of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in regulating the female reproductive system and the development of secondary sexual traits.

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Folic Acid

A type of B vitamin necessary for the formation of red blood cells, DNA synthesis and repair, and crucial in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.